Riding an old MH registered bike in Bangalore, but there is a catch

I moved back to BLR, so got the NOC from MH RTO and then paid the LTT at BLR RTO. I didn't re-register the bike.

BHPian knightrider77 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I have a 2001 edition Bajaj Pulsar 180 (aka Shadowfax), which is my first and thus far only bike ever owned. It's been a steadfast friend for more than 2 decades and despite a single major accident (when my friend was riding it - he was fine luckily), that saw it require a major overhaul (change of petrol tank, headlamp, etc, but not the engine) it is still riding strong. That is, when I get the time to ride it because my car is my primary mode of commuting.

Anyway, some years ago I moved to Mumbai and I had my bike transferred accordingly. Later I moved back to BLR, so got the NOC from MH RTO and then paid the LTT at BLR RTO. I didn't re-register the bike.

My queries are:

1. Is it legal to ride the bike without re-registering even though I have paid LTT) ? I have heard so many conflicting advice on this from friends...
2. Can I sell or scrap the bike in BLR without re-registering? I intend to invest in a new bike if I can, and give Shadowfax a well earned rest.
3. Will RTO agents help navigate the treacherous waters? If so, pls do feel free to share the contacts of such an agent.

Here's what BHPian 2000rpm had to say on the matter:

Your case is so technical, a traffic havaldar will not get the technicalities. You can easily talk your way out of this if the number is still KA.

Here's what BHPian ninjatalli had to say on the matter:

If you want to tread on the legally compliant route, then a good RTO agent would be able to get this sorted out. Should not be a big deal. This thread has multiple contacts.

If you want to tread on the practical route, considering you have a KA number plate, I would just reiterate to an old saying (/ad)

“Fill it, Shut it, Forget it!”

Here's what BHPian sagarpadiki had to say on the matter:

Keep a color copy of the LTT paid receipt along with other bike documents and show that whenever the cops stop you. If you can speak kannada fluently, cops can be easily convinced. There is no rule that the number has to be a KA number. LTT is sufficient.

My colleague did a similar thing on his TN registered bike a few years ago. He paid LTT in KA in addition to TN and rode the bike in BLR for many years before relocating to Chennai. Cops did not bother him when he showed the LTT receipt

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